McDonald 's franchisee 's global recognition

A Birmingham-based McDonald 's franchisee has received global recognition for his contribution to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Chamber board member and patron Doug Wright is one of just nine people in the worldwide McDonald 's system to receive a global Three-Legged Stool Award for 2021.

Mr Wright (pictured), the boss of Wright Restaurants which operates 21 McDonald 's restaurants across the West Midlands, has been recognised for championing the organisation 's values at local, regional and national level through his work with RMHC in Birmingham.

He stepped down as chair of the RMHC Birmingham board earlier this year, having led the charity through some extraordinary fundraising initiatives since 2015 - including the annual gala dinner which last year raised in excess of £300,000.

Under Mr Wright 's leadership, the charity also pioneered virtual and hybrid galas during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham offers home-away-from-home accommodation for families of children under care at the nearby Birmingham Children 's Hospital.

Mr Wright said: “I 'm delighted to have received this global award which I will receive in Orlando next month.

“I 'd like to thank everybody across the West Midlands who has helped us to elevate and amplify the work of RMHC here in Birmingham.

“The business community have been so generous in their support and I 'd particularly like to recognise the significant part Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce have played with this. ”